Amarillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79124
Potter County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,819
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $112,541
- Median income Above-median income area
- $362,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amarillo pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79124 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79124 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, home to 7,819 residents across 233.4 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,541 (49% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,388. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $362,300 (46% above the average Texas ZIP), while 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,208.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Potter County, so 79124 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amarillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 29
Real estate and rental and leasing
29 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79124, Amarillo, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,819
Population
233.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79124?
42.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$112,541
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$57,388
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79124 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Amarillo, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$112,541 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,867housing units
4,867
Total Housing Units
4,633
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,300
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,208
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79124 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 179 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 208 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 216 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 368 business establishments in ZIP 79124, employing approximately 5,380 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,297,000.
368
Businesses
5,380
Employees
$245.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 41 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 79124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
43,516 residents
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
27,967 residents
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
18,811 residents
- 79102 9,963
Amarillo (79102)
9,963 residents
- 79124 7,819
Amarillo (79124)
7,819 residents
- 79121 6,575
Amarillo (79121)
6,575 residents
- 79101 2,817
Amarillo (79101)
2,817 residents
- 79012 976
Bushland (79012)
976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79124 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79124
Amarillo (79124)
$112,541 median income
- 79121
Amarillo (79121)
$74,659 median income
- 79109
Amarillo (79109)
$70,435 median income
- 79110
Amarillo (79110)
$66,683 median income
- 79106
Amarillo (79106)
$59,493 median income
- 79102
Amarillo (79102)
$51,125 median income
- 79101
Amarillo (79101)
$47,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79124 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79124, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,819 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79124 in?
ZIP code 79124 (Amarillo) is located in Potter County, Texas. Potter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/potter-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79124?
ZIP code 79124 in Amarillo, TX has a population of 7,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79124?
The median household income in ZIP 79124 is $112,541, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79124?
The median home value in ZIP 79124 is $362,300, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79124 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79124?
ZIP code 79124 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 5,380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79124 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (49), Construction (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79124 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79124?
In ZIP code 79124, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79124 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79124?
In ZIP code 79124, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79124 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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